Fish War Mem X-Ing over Railroad
PoorClosed to trafficPierce County, Washington · 0.2 N JCT I-5 · Structure no. 086562000000000
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 117 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,256
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fish War Mem X-Ing over Railroad is a steel truss - thru carrying Fish War Mem X-Ing over Railroad in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 15,256 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,461 by 2042. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fish War Mem X-Ing over Railroad built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fish War Mem X-Ing over Railroad in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Fish War Mem X-Ing over Railroad carry?
About 15,256 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Fish War Mem X-Ing over Railroad?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Fish War Mem X-Ing over Railroad?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.